1. No, not T1s at least.

2. Because of the first response, you'll have to target smaller firms that pay peanuts.

3. No. It is by far the most saturated area with the most competition at junior level. My partner (I work at a T1) receives at least 20 applications from ostensibly competent candidates for internships and entry level positions, without ever putting any vacancy posts.

4. No. Positions are scarce. For ever 50 M&A vacancies, there are maybe 2 TMT vacancies at firms that pay anything above 50-60k.

Overall, if you have the option to do something else that you can show competence in, do that. Do not step into TMT unless you're absolutely sure about it and don't mind earning half of what you would be, otherwise.

Please get your facts straight. The Delhi office is a specialist litigation chamber of Junior Mr Chandhiok, masquerading as a law firm—as it should, for the sake of professionalism and the credibility that large clients like Google expect, and rarely receive, from Indian litigators. It shall operate as such until the Delhi High Court or the Supreme Court designates him, and—mark my words—that will happen.

The evidence for this is clear as day, with Karan actively appearing in his own matters. And to all the individuals slimily attempting to imply that any success of the firm has everything to do with “daddy dear”: you should be ashamed of your shallow and baseless commentary. The fact that clients of the calibre of Google trust Karan to argue their most important matters is proof enough of his own credibility as counsel.

depends on team to team, even if you don't come early...at most days you have to wake up as early as 6 in the morning and spend 2-3 hours working early morning at home if you don't like to pull late nights. That said, on an average in my team office hours is 10:30 am to 8 pm....but on maximum days work has to be taken home and weekends are also occupied. I so badly want to leave law firms.

For firm lawyers, it is a leave-home-at-8:30 am or 9-am, come back by 8 or 9 pm routine, with occasional weekend work (or regular weekend work). Don't they get tired? And if both spouses have the same schedule, how are kids, parents etc. managed? Kids get sick, kids need supervision, parents need time, plus one needs personal time to rest. How do people do it!

I disagree with the 3rd point. Westernised people aren't considered as attractive in most of India. What most Indians mean by fair is actually light brown like Punjabis tier and not Vitiligo skin of Whites. And as regards to low fat and high cheekbones its appeal is limited to metros. Anywhere else people will ask if your family is not feeding you

He may be a racist and toxic towards women, and he may be careless in asking men to undergo plastic surgery. But can you disagree with the following:

- Looks matter a lot in our society, even for guys

- Guys who look handsome get ahead in their professional lives

- A westernised male face is considered attractive by women: fair skin, low fat, high cheekbones etc (even Bollywood actors do this: SRK is very dark in real life)

Can you deny this isn't true?

Wow! I’m assuming Sibal/Singhvi will take the lead and she will add to that?

https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/india/law-news/story/supreme-court-likely-to-hear-bengal-sir-plea-tomorrow-mamata-banerjee-to-appear-eci-2862320-2026-02-03

Interned there a few months back. There is no work for interns. It's a firm to intern at your second year I feel. The work you end up getting is also basic. You don't really get to do any core work. It was genuinely the worst place I interned at.

Work life balance is terrible too for the associates. Really hated that place.

Despite a strong profile, the standard application channels for firms like NDA, JSA, TT&A and CAM seem to be dead ends right now for someone who is not applying through their college internship committee

1. Nishith Desai Associates (NDA): Their 'Internship Application Form' link redirects to a generic job posting, and the their website says send an email internship@nishithdesai.com with the application form (which is not available on their website).
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3. JSA: The website states they are closed for internship applications and the email sends automated rejections, and they explicitly discourage emailing partners. Yet, I see people on LinkedIN (even from NON-NLUs) securing internships, what is the actual protocol for non-campus applicants?
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5. TT&A: Can i send a email to recruitment@tta.in and actually expect a response? Or would my email never be seen. How exactly can one get an internship there
6. Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas (CAM): For non-NLU/non-campus applicants, does sending an email to cam.internships@cyrilshroff.com or cam.delhi@cyrilshroff.com work?

Since my college placement cell isn't active, I'm trying to figure out the actual protocol to get a CV seen by a human at these firms. Has anyone successfully navigated the application process for these recently outside of a campus placement drive? Would appreciate any leads on the correct HR POCs or application process.

Both the firms have problems. S&R has seen some big exits lately. Thr own are loosing faith in the organisation. Associates are troubled because (guess!). At the same time, you can't compare it to a Indus. However, Indus has some very good teams and seniors. They also are doing some good work.

"Start THINKING about settling?" Bro, they have been doing that for ages! Now there is increased competition for settling abroad because migration abroad has expanded from UCs only to all castes, because a huge chunk of our university grads now are SC/ST/OBC, because of higher reservation.

So there is competition everywhere: for entry in govt universities, govt jobs and even jobs abroad. Next up will be reservation in Ashoka, Jindal and ISB, since political parties now want reservations extended to private institutes.

It's because of our huge population and lack of family planning in India. Rahul Gandhi's "Jitni abadi, utna haq" chant is the new normal and followed by the BJP too.

Applies only to SC/ST/OBC domiciled in Bihar, not other states. I am assuming NLUs are included, because IIT, IIM, NIFT and top state institutes are included

So in addition to reservation, this is another welcome step for SC/ST/OBC students. Kudos to Nitish Kumar ji and BJP-JDU govt.

👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/bihar/bihar-govt-to-cover-entire-fees-for-sc-st-students-enrolled-in-nit-iit-aiims-nift-and-cimp/article70570531.ece/amp/

Lol.

There are only two non family owned tier 1 law firms in India. Trilegal and Jyoti Sagar Associates. Your options are too less.

If you think these firms are any better. You are wrong. Hours and culture are equally brutal whether it's all equity or family.

The only difference is - in family firms. You will see founders kids having an edge and see them becoming partner with good amount of equity no matter how they dumb they are. But this difference doesn't affect unless you are like a senior partner.

Yes, the NLUs are completely ignored and sidelined from all innovative initiatives. For instance, the budget allocated ₹550 crores to build and implement an integrated criminal justice system, but NLUs have been left out altogether. Seriously, NLUs are low priority for the respective state governments and are deemed 'untouchable' by the central government. As the OP states, it is as if NLUs don't exist at all. What a state to be in.

T2 2nd year law student,
very mid cv, low grades- 7/10 gpa, internships- one inhouse, one at taxation, one district court, 2 research. One article publication(random legal journal), extra curriculars- uni moot, uni paper presentation, certificates- banking and finance, insolvency, labour law, fintech(100% in assessments).
its sem 4th rn my cgpa hit all time low which is 7, idk what to do with myself rn, i have no connections, i'm failing at asking seniors for favors it just sucks i feel so clueless by the fact that honestly idts i can even sit for interviews even if i qualify for any internship. I'm looking to apply at boutique firms in delhi who might take me in without minding my bad cv bec i actually want to learn, i am interested in taxation please lmk if any options. i've been severely depressed, also please let me know if any ongoing virtual comps, i'm honestly a little cut off from my family bec bad relations so cant really ask for much money to be able to do offline comps neither i have many friends who would want to do comps with me i'm sitting for the judgment writing comp spons. by S&A so really looking forward to win it somehow. i dont knowhow to feel better about my situation rn i can just try to fix things here and there and just try my best not to give in to the anxiety of not being able to do better in my life.

I graduated in 2023 from a 3-year LL.B (CLC) and post graduating, I joined a litigation chamber more for namesake and, to be frank, the year was spent around preparing for judicial service examinations and was largely unproductive in terms of real learning. Though, on paper it reflects litigation experience.

I then moved in-house, where over the last couple of years I have largely worked on government tenders and public procurement related matters.

My exposure includes drafting and reviewing contracts, tender conditions, grievance filing, contract negotiations, compliance work and other related matters. I also managed to file and appeared in a few writ petitions wherein i challenged a few tenders and government policies. I have also had some exposure to NIA matters during my chamber days.

The problem I am now facing is this:

1. While I have done a fair amount of work across areas, I do not feel “specialised” in any one domain. My current in-house role also feels like it is adding little to no value to my CV going forward, and I am worried about stagnation.

2. This job pays peanuts.

Law firm salaries are obviously attractive, but I am unsure whether firms would even seriously consider my profile, given that I do not have deep litigation training or a clear law firm pedigree.

At this stage, I am trying to understand realistic options:

1. Is it possible to pivot from an in-house government tenders/public procurement role into a law firm (litigation or transactional)?

2. Does public procurement and tender work have long-term value as a niche, or does it box you in?

3. Would it make sense to double down on one area (for example, arbitration, regulatory, or contracts), or is a reset via litigation or an LLM/course more practical?

4. For someone in this position, what are sensible next steps over the next 2–3 years?

Would really appreciate candid advice from seniors who have seen or made a in-house to a law firm transition.

Being a final year law student, is it worth interning for consecutive months in April and May for above mentioned firms in the hope of ppo/placement (when you have not interned with either of them before)?

Isn't there a hiring freeze by April or may or they can still offer a ppo if I work excellent?

Please help, also how valuable is a senior associate of your team batting for you? Does it help? If yes then to what extent?

Same as title. Currently with 2 PQE at a T2 law firm. Wanted insights and guidance as to how to apply since there is virtually no information available online. Do the partners at the Mumbai office entertain cold emails? Or is there any dedicated HR/recruitment portal I can apply to? Any and all guidance will be appreciated. Thanks!!

Hey everyone, it's been almost two years since I graduated law. Back then after graduation I struggled to get jobs. Did a corporate law diploma for a year while applying everywhere, but nothing panned out. I was desperate but finally got lucky with a BPO walk-in for US pre-employment compliance and now marks 8 months working night shifts for 5 LPA. Absolutely hate it and want out, but putting in papers scares me coz I'll be back to unemployed with no network.

Tried cold LinkedIn messages and emails to lawyers/firms but no responses at all. Lately into GDPR, got Securiti AI privacy ops cert, planning to build sample DPIA/PIA/ROPAs. Im eyeing privacy or law firm/ in house roles but completely clueless if I would even be considered given how brutal job market was when I graduated.

How do I network properly? Which firms/roles to target? Quit blind or line up first? Shall I hop into litigation? Would it ever provide financial stability? How do i ressurect my career? Any suggestions appreciated guys

Recently got done with an internship, while I learnt a lot I also made few mistakes, which the associates were kind enough to point it out and correct it for me. it's been a few days and I've been wondering If I should ask for feedback to make it clear for me what I need to work on. however they are busy individuals and I don't want to come off as pestering and someone who cannot get over small mistakes, which I was told about that I need to be a bit calmer.

Should I ask for feedback or just let it be ?

A new political party that pro-merit and pro-markets? The challenge, of course, that such a party would draw support mainly from non-reserved, urban and well-educated categories of Hindus and minorities. People not reliant on free rations and doles. Only 20% of the population max.